Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced December 4, 2014 CPSC #15041

Quick answer

Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #15041, announced on December 4, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled salsa bearpaw forks and contact a salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.. Affected brand: Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.

Affected products

Salsa Bearpaw Bicycle Forks

Recalled brands

Salsa Cycles, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Bearpaw forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.

Recall date

December 4, 2014

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15041?

CPSC recall #15041 covers Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 4, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all aluminum Salsa Bearpaw forks sold separately and on Mukluk bicycles. The forks have date code 20130524, 20130710 or 20130826 stamped on the fork steerer, followed by "CWI2201BAN2" and a Salsa compass graphic on the bend of the fork blades. Consumers or the dealer will need to disassemble the front of the bicycle to access the steerer tube with the date code and model information. The forks were sold in "tequila lime" with black paint, "metallic gold," red and black. The bikes were sold in sizes x-small, small, medium, large and x-large.

What is the remedy for recall #15041?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15041 is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled salsa bearpaw forks and contact a salsa dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Salsa Cycles Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Risk of Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Salsa-Cycles-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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